By Beth Stelluto, MBA

Climate change is often cited as the reason behind the dramatic changes in rain patterns — droughts in the West and floods in the rest of the country. And it seems to be getting worse. Texans are buying boats for their front yards and Californians are pulling up grass.

You’ve also probably read about and partake in common carbon-reducing activities. Maybe you started biking to work, own a hybrid or electric car, or are simply more cautious about cranking up the A.C. in the summer.

Although effective — and admirable — those measures aren’t the only ways to promote clean energy. You can make your mark with investments that focus on carbon reduction and investment in renewable resources.

There is an increasingly active Divest-Invest movement afoot. That means, divest from investments that support harmful carbon activities and invest in sources of efficient and reliable renewable energy. Green America is a rich source of information on the topic.

Select clean or renewable energy options from your electric company. Many utilities offer the choice for no additional cost to consumers.

It might feel like these investments will take a long time to make a real impact. But the sooner we start, the sooner we can make progress toward reversing the effects of climate change. If we’re lucky, California might get rain again and Texas might dry out.

Beth Stelluto is a member of the DailyWorth Connect program. Read more about the program here.

Beth is the Chief Growth Officer for ImpactAssets, a non-profit financial services organization that "promotes a world where capital is invested for social, environmental and financial impact." To learn more about aligning your investments with your values visit www.impactassets.org

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